by JKF Foundation | Sep 1, 2008 | Articles of Interest
Published in: The Birmingham News Issue/Volume: September 1, 2008 Written by: Anna Velasco 9/1/2008 – The problem is lack of standardization. What the colors mean vary from hospital to hospital, which can confuse the many doctors and nurses who work at more than...
by JKF Foundation | Aug 25, 2008 | Articles of Interest
Published in: www.nurse.com Issue/Volume: August 25, 2008 Written by: Catherine Spader, RN 8/25/2008 – The trigger for the focus on disruptive behaviors comes from data compiled by The Joint Commission in its July 9 Sentinel Event Alert, “Bad Behaviors...
by JKF Foundation | Aug 20, 2008 | Articles of Interest
Published in: National Public Radio Issue/Volume: August 20, 2008 Written by: Douglas Kamerow 8/20/2008 – This is changing. A network of family doctors, sponsored by the American Academy of Family Physicians and the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and...
by JKF Foundation | Aug 19, 2008 | Articles of Interest
Published in: St. Petersburg Times Issue/Volume: August 19, 2008 Written by: Lisa Greene 8/19/2008 – “It’s a massive cultural shift,” said Doug Wojcieszak, founder of an Illinois-based group called the Sorry Works! Coalition. “For...
by JKF Foundation | Aug 14, 2008 | Articles of Interest
Published in: Portland Tribune Issue/Volume: August 14, 2008 Written by: Peter Korn 8/14/2008 – An assessment of a state agency charged with getting hospitals to report their mistakes shows that, in some cases, the hospitals might be willing to anonymously...
by JKF Foundation | Aug 3, 2008 | Articles of Interest
Health care executives say the disclosures can solidify public trust and help improve patient safety. Some doctors worry about the public exposure. Published in: American Medical News Issue/Volume: August 11, 2008 Written by: Kevin B. O’Reilly 8/3/2008 –...
